Tarikh-i Alfi 2.6

2.6

Upon the return of Shahabu-d din to Ghazni in safety from his campaign, he was informed of these transactions, and consequently resolved to proceed to Hindustan, and punish the rebellious spirits of that country. For this purpose, he sent an order to Amir Muhammad, son of Abi 'Ali, whom he had appointed Governor of Lahore and Multan, desiring them to despatch the tribute of the year 601 H. as soon as possible, as it was necessary to make preparations for an expedition to Khita. Muhammad, son of 'Ali, wrote in answer, that the tribute of the year had been collected and was ready, but that the Kokars and Rai Sal, who were in possession of the hills of Judi, had stopped the communication between Lahore and Ghazni in such a manner that nobody could travel on the road. When this account reached the ears of Shahabu-d din, he wrote to Kutbu-d din, his slave, who was the commander of the army of Hind, desiring him to send some person to the Kokars to dissuade them from persisting in such evil courses, and to inform them, that if they repented of their disobedience and came again under allegiance, he would pardon their past offences.